“Writing is an act of love, but writing a book is much more than that,” said José L. Cruz, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “Writing a book is an act of generosity. Writing a book is an act of citizenship and it is an act of valor, in terms of the creation of knowledge. So, it is with great pride that we celebrate the work of Cal State Fullerton faculty members today.”

University Librarian Richard Pollard, who served as master of ceremonies, congratulated the authors, thanking them for their written works. Each faculty author was awarded a certificate and three — Erica L. Ball, associate professor of American studies; Jim Volz, professor of theatre and dance; and C. Jessie Jones, professor of health science — spoke about or read excerpts from their latest books.

The annual event is sponsored by the Faculty Development Center and Pollak Library, in conjunction with the offices of the President and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Angela Della Volpe, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, ­Thomas P. Klammer, emeritus dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Muriel R. Schulz, emeritus professor of English, comparative literatures and linguistics, “Analyzing English Grammar, 7th Edition